Sony ICD-UX532 Quick Start Manual

IC Recorder
Quick Start Guide
ICD-UX532/UX533/UX534F
4-441-880-11(1)
© 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Welcome to your new Sony IC recorder!
This is the Quick Start Guide, which provides you with instructions on the basic operations of the IC recorder.
Please read it carefully. We hope you enjoy using your new Sony IC recorder.
Check the supplied items.
ˎ IC Recorder (1) ˎ LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery ˎ Help Guide (HTML file stored
ˎ Stereo headphones (1)
(1) (ICD-UX532 only) in the built-in memory so it
ˎ USB connection support cable (1) ˎ Quick Start Guide can easily be copied to your
ˎ Carrying pouch (1) (ICD-UX533/ ˎ Application Software, Sound
computer.)
UX534F only) Organizer (Installer file stored in
ˎ NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable the built-in memory so that you
battery (1) (ICD-UX533/UX534F only) can install it to your computer.)
Optional accessories
ˎ Electret condenser microphone NH-AAA-B2EN, NH-AAA-B2KN ˎ Compact charger & 2-pc
ˎ USB AC adaptor AC-UD20,
ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-CS3, AAA Multi-Use Premium
ECM-TL3 AC-U501AD, AC-U50AG batteries BCG-34HS2KAN,
ˎ Rechargeable battery ˎ Battery charger BCG-34HSN BCG-34HW2KAN
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Note
Depending on the country or region, some of the models or optional accessories are not available.
Precautions
ˎ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
On power
Operate the unit only on 1.2 V or 1.5 V DC. remove the battery and have the unit checked by
Use an NH-AAA rechargeable battery or an LR03 (size qualified personnel before operating it any further.
AAA) alkaline battery.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
On safety
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or
operating any motorized vehicle.
On handling
ˎ Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical shock.
Capacity (User available capacity * 1 * 2 )
ICD-UX532 : 2 GB (approx. 1.80 GB = 1,932,735,283 Byte)
ICD-UX533 : 4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 Byte)
ICD-UX534F : 8 GB (approx. 7.20 GB = 7,730,941,132 Byte)
* 1 A small amount of the built-in memory is used for file management and therefore not available for user storage.
* 2 When the built-in memory is formatted with the IC recorder.
Let's try out your new IC recorder
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1. Power on.
  Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, then insert a
battery with the correct polarity.
 Turn the power on.
To prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)

2. Set the date and time.
 Press  or  to set the year (the last two digits of
the year), and then press (play/enter). Repeat this

procedure to set month, day, hour, and minute in
sequence.

3. Select the menu language.

Press MENU (ICD‑UX532/UX533 only) or MENU/FM

(ICD‑UX534F only).


Press , press  or  to select
(play/enter).


Press  or  to select "Language," and then press

(play/enter).


Press  or  to select the language that you want to use
in the display window, and then press (play/enter).
 Press STOP.
4. Record.
¼ Before you start using the IC recorder, make sure that you slide the
Operation HOLD•POWER switch towards the center to release the HOLD status.
indicator
 Press REC/PAUSE.
Recording starts and the operation indicator lights in red.
¼ You can pause recording by pressing REC/PAUSE. Press

REC/PAUSE again to restart recording.

Place the IC recorder so that the built‑in microphones

face the direction of the source to be recorded.

Press STOP to stop recording.
The "Accessing..." animation appears and the recording stops.

Built-in microphones
5. Listen.

Press (play/enter).
Operation
Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green.
indicator

Adjust the volume by pressing VOL –/+.
 Press STOP to stop playback.



6. Erase.
 Once a file is erased, you cannot restore it.

Press ERASE.
"Erase?" is displayed and the file to be erased is played back

for confirmation.
 Select "Execute" using  or , and then press (play/

enter).
"Erasing..." is displayed while the selected file is being erased.

Utilizing Your Computer
Installing the help guide on your computer
By installing the help guide on your computer from the built-in memory of the IC recorder, you can
search for detailed operations and possible solutions when a problem occurs.

Slide the USB DIRECT slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB
connector into the USB port of a running computer.
 In Windows: Click [Computer] (or [My Computer]), then double‑click [IC RECORDER] 
[FOR WINDOWS].
In Mac: Double‑click [IC RECORDER] on the desktop.
 Install the help guide.
In Windows: Double-click [Help_Guide_Installer] (or [Help_Guide_Installer.exe]).
In Mac: Double-click [Help_Guide_Installer_for_mac.app]. (v10.5.8 or higher)
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with installation.

After the installation completes, double‑click the [icdu53_ce_HelpGuide] icon in the
desktop for Windows (or in Finder for Mac).
The help guide is displayed.
You can also view the help guide on the following Sony IC Recorder customer support home
page:
http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/u53/ce/
You can select the following languages:
English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Hungarian, Czech, Turkish,
Polish, Greek, Russian, Ukrainian.
Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer
You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them.

Connect the IC recorder to your computer.

Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer.
, and then press
Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from "IC RECORDER" or "MEMORY CARD" to
the local disk on your computer.
To copy a file or folder (Drag and drop)
 Click and hold,
 drag,
 and then drop.
IC RECORDER or Your computer
MEMORY CARD

Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer.
Installing Sound Organizer
Install Sound Organizer on your computer.

Note
Sound Organizer is compatible with the Windows PC only. It is not compatible with Mac.
¼ When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with administrator privileges.

Slide the USB DIRECT slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB
connector into the USB port of a running computer.
If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection
support cable.
 Make sure the IC recorder has been recognized properly.
While the IC recorder is connected to the computer, "Connecting" is displayed in the display
window of the IC recorder.

Go to the [Start] menu, click [Computer] (or [My Computer]), and then double‑click [IC
RECORDER]  [FOR WINDOWS].
 Double‑click [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V140] (or [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V140.exe]).
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement, select [I accept the terms
in the license agreement], and then click [Next].

When the [Setup Type] window appears, select [Standard] or [Custom], and then click
[Next].
Follow the instructions on the screen and set the installation settings when you select [Custom].

When the [Ready to Install the Program] window appears, click [Install].
The installation starts.

When the [Sound Organizer has been installed successfully.] window appears, check
[Launch Sound Organizer Now], and then click [Finish].
 Note
You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer.
 Note
If you format the built-in memory, all data stored there will be erased. (The Help Guide and the Sound Organizer
software will also be erased.)
WARNING
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a
long time.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
Notice for the customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries
applying EU directives
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee
matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) (JEITA)* 3
Approx. 36.6 mm × 102.0 mm × 13.9 mm
Mass (JEITA)* 3
ICD-UX532: Approx. 58 g including one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery
ICD-UX533/UX534F: Approx. 58 g including one NH-AAA rechargeable battery
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)
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